Strawberry Avocado Farro Salad

  • 4 Servings

We’re loving this Strawberry Avocado Farro Salad from registered dietitian Kaleigh McMordie! It uses strawberries in a lunch or side dish that’s so satisfying. Not only are strawberries delicious, there are so many health benefits that strawberries offer. One serving of eight strawberries provides a day’s worth of vitamin C. Paired with whole grains, herbs and avocado, this strawberry salad will be your new favorite way to get in 8 strawberries a day. Try it with grilled chicken or steak for a heartier meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients

    • 1 cup
      (250 ml) uncooked farro
    • cups
      (625 ml) water or vegetable stock
    • ½ lb
      (250 g) California strawberries hulled and sliced
    • 1
      ripe avocado diced
    • ½ cup
      (125 ml) fresh basil leaves
    • 2 oz
      (60 ml) goat cheese crumbled
    • 2 Tbsp
      (30 ml) blush or red wine vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp
      (30 ml) olive oil
    • tsp
      (7.5 ml) honey
    • sea salt
    • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan, bring water or stock to a boil. Add farro and simmer; cover 25–30 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any remaining liquid. Let farro cool completely.

    2. Add cooled farro to a large bowl with sliced California strawberries, diced avocado, basil leaves and crumbled goat cheese.

    3. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (vinegar through pepper). Pour over farro salad. Gently toss to coat. Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serving: 2  cups (500 ml), Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 245mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 5g